Police responded Wednesday to reports of a man with a handgun in the Ala Moana area; another caller reported gunshots and the investigation is ongoing.

Three men in the Kona area were arrested after a three‑day Attorney General compliance sweep targeting sex‑offender registration violations. Authorities say the suspects may face new charges.

A 14‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly threatening an elderly woman with a machete in Waianae, stealing her running car and crashing near Kapiʻolani. Police say the teen now faces first‑degree robbery and vehicle‑theft charges.

A Chinese national was arrested at Honolulu’s airport and charged with visa fraud after authorities say he concealed PLA service and Communist Party leadership. Federal court records and reporting detail the allegations.

Two people and several dogs were rescued from a Gulick Avenue home after a midday Kalihi blaze; investigators are on scene.

A late Saturday crash on H‑1 West near the Aala Street overpass killed a woman in her late 20s and shut down westbound lanes, officials say.

Honolulu lifeguards made 46 rescues and logged more than 7,700 preventative actions on Independence Day as they warned beachgoers about strong currents and shorebreak.

Honolulu firefighters extinguished a morning blaze at William P. Jarrett Middle School in Kaimuki; no injuries were reported and investigators are on scene.

A Kalihi man was arrested after police say he drove his car toward officers and struck an unmarked patrol vehicle. No officers were injured and the probe is ongoing.

DOH ordered a Kalihi community care foster family home to close by July 31 after its operator pleaded no contest in a case tied to an 87-year-old resident’s head injury. The action follows a state investigation and enforcement order.

The Legend‑class cutter Kimball returned to Honolulu after a 73‑day patrol that included joint training and a roughly $10M contraband seizure ahead of RIMPAC 2026.

A Waipahu man pleaded no‑contest to six explosive‑device felonies; the court granted a four‑year deferral and ordered 240 hours of community service. The charges could be dismissed if he meets the terms.

Honolulu police identified Journey Furuyama as a suspect after an alleged forged check was cashed at Central Pacific Bank's Waipahu branch on March 27, 2026. Investigators are asking the public to call 911 or CrimeStoppers with tips.